Devon A. Mosley

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Trading in their Saturday morning cartoons and recreational activities, youth participated in lectures and workshops that would expose them to ways to improve themselves and learn about the importance of becoming global scholars and leaders. On April 5, close to 100 teens packed into classrooms at the University of North Texas at Dallas – Oak Cliff Campus for the Cutting Edge Youth Summit.

Going on its 20th season, Black Nativity by Langston Hughes was directed by Ed Smith. It was a confluence of a Broadway musical, a church service, a spoken-word lounge, a modern Christmas party and a depiction of difficult times for an oppressed people.

Sen. Royce West invited community leaders and members to a hearty breakfast at the RUSHtaurant of IBOC to inform them of the “State of the Democratic Party” and to spark a discussion on how to turn the state of Texas from red to blue – or from Republican to Democrat.

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“I went to go see Kanye and Jay-Z perform,” Kevin Hart announced as he took the stage. “These … had a bunch of fire. I’m about to be the first comedian with some … fire.” Suddenly, fire sprays up along the back of the stage.

On Father’s Day, Real Men Cook Dallas, a non-profit organization that honors fathers through various types of events, hosted their 24th annual celebration at Gilley’s Southside Music Center. Many chefs, fathers, sons, tasters, performers and other non-profit organizations came together to participate in the sharing of different food ideas and items, as well as to enjoy entertainment by various performing artists.

On April 27, approximately 200 students came from near and far to the University of Texas at Arlington to learn that being on the cutting edge in today’s global society is not only stylish and admirable but also important. The Cutting Edge Youth Summit hosted many workshops that focused on advancing attendees’ academic, mental and physical health, civic responsibility, and leadership skills – helping them understand the importance of mentorship, scholarship and becoming global youth leaders.

On April 27, approximately 200 students came from near and far to the University of Texas at Arlington to learn that being on the cutting edge in today’s global society is not only stylish and admirable but also important. The Cutting Edge Youth Summit hosted many workshops that focused on advancing attendees’ academic, mental and physical health, civic responsibility, and leadership skills – helping them understand the importance of mentorship, scholarship and becoming global youth leaders.

An historic celebration in Oak Cliff

The library’s new facade – red, clear and different shades of blue glass panes interspersed in a rectangular prism through the left side of the structure, along with an interior and exterior made of local building materials.